Symptoms
This type of chest discomfort, often described as "crushing" or "tight," is a classic symptom of a heart attack.
What is chest pain (angina)?
This habit involving the inhalation of nicotine greatly increases your risk of heart attacks.
What is smoking?
This test is often the first one performed to check for abnormal electrical activity in the heart during a heart attack.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
This common medication, often taken as a "baby" version, helps reduce blood clot formation during a heart attack.
What is aspirin?
Regularly engaging in this type of physical activity helps reduce the risk of heart attacks.
What is aerobic exercise?
This symptom of a heart attack is commonly mistaken for indigestion and can be a "silent" sign, especially in women.
What is nausea?
This chronic condition, often managed with insulin or other medications, increases the risk of a heart attack.
What is diabetes?
Levels of this enzyme in the blood increase when heart muscle is damaged, helping to diagnose a heart attack.
What is troponin?
This emergency procedure involves inflating a small balloon inside a blocked artery to restore blood flow.
What is angioplasty?
This dietary approach, rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
During a myocardial infarction, people may feel this sensation in their arms, typically on the left side.
What is arm pain or numbness?
High levels of this type of cholesterol are linked to increased risk for myocardial infarction.
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
This imaging technique uses sound waves to visualize the heart and assess damage after a myocardial infarction.
What is an echocardiogram?
This class of drugs is given to break down blood clots during a heart attack.
What are thrombolytics?
This class of drugs lowers cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart attacks.
What are statins?
This common symptom of a heart attack involves difficulty breathing and can happen even without chest pain.
What is shortness of breath?
A sedentary lifestyle leads to this condition, which can increase heart attack risk.
What is obesity?
This diagnostic test involves injecting a contrast dye and taking X-rays to detect blockages in coronary arteries.
What is coronary angiography?
A doctor may insert one of these wire mesh tubes during angioplasty to keep a coronary artery open.
What is a stent?
Keeping this mental state under control can reduce heart attack risk, as stress contributes to heart disease.
What is stress or anxiety?
A heart attack may cause this cold, clammy feeling as the body reacts to the stress.
What is sweating (diaphoresis)?
This condition, also known as hypertension, is a leading risk factor for heart attacks.
What is high blood pressure?
This exercise test monitors the heart's activity under stress, often used to identify underlying coronary artery disease
What is a stress test?
This surgery involves taking a blood vessel from another part of the body to bypass a blocked coronary artery.
What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
Reducing intake of this dietary component, found in processed foods and salty snacks, helps lower blood pressure and prevent heart attacks.
What is sodium?